Cleaning implement



June 9, 1936. J, CLAXON 2,043,464

CLEANING IMPLEMENT Filed April 19, 1935 FIG. 5

mvuv'ron. 20 (JOHN S CLAXON Patented June 9, 1936 PATENT OFFlCE CLEANINGIMPLEMENT John S. Claxon, Mnncie, Ind. Application April 19, 1935,Serial No. 11,311

ZClaims.

This invention relates to improvements in cleaning implements of theclass comprising mops, brushes and the like, and it has especialreference to an implement of this kind intended for use on floorsurfaces. Whereas a common mop, which embodies a body structure ofelongate formation and the usual handle stick therefor, is easilymanipulated over the floor surface generally, it is unwieldy at theareas about the feet of chairs, desks, tables and other objects.

To provide an improved construction embodying connections between thestick and the frame of the mop, whereby the mop body may be positivelyand dependably directed at various angles with relation to the line ofdirection in which the end of the stick is moving, these movements beingobtainable by the rotative movement one way or the other, of the stick,is the general object of this invention. Other and more specific objectsof the invention are to provide "a mop having the above advantages, andwhich is economical of construction, strong and durable, and is notliable to get out of repair.

The invention is embodied in the new construction, combination andarrangement of parts described in the present specification andillustrated in the accompanying drawing.

Figure l is a perspective view showing my invention embodied in a mophaving its body structure or frame of conventional formation.

FlgureZisaviewsimilartoFigurc 1, the

thrummed slips having been removed.

Figure 3 is a vertical cross section view taken on the line 3-3 inFigure 2.

Figure 4 is a top plan view of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a modification.

The frame of my improved mop consists of a metal bar bent into oblongformation, its ends being united by welding or riveting. In the opposedsides I and I of the frame, are apertures 2 and 2. At the lower end ofthe stick 3 is secured a metal ferrule 4 through which is a transversebore 5.

A pivot member consists of a metal rod whose central or wrist portion 8is journaled in the said.

bore 5. The arm like body portions of said rod, by opposed easy bendsare brought to axial alignment substantiallyat a right angle to the saidwrist B. The ends of said rod constitute spindles 9. Shoulders i0 whichare formed integral with the end portions of said rod at the spindlesconstitute abutments which have bearing against the innerfaces of thesides of the frame when the pivot member is placed inposition with thespindles iournaled in the said apertures t and t. The ends of thespindles are flattened thereby forming heads I I which suitably stay thesides of the frame.

The construction, combination and arrangeit ment of parts thus provided,affords a pivotal connection between the frame and the end of the stick,and the center of which said connection is substantially common to thecenter line of the frame. Slips M and It made of fabric to such ascanvas or canton flannel and to which are madefast the usual thrums iiiare applied to the frame, their open ends being brought to end-toendposition at the pivotal center of the trance and where they are madefast by tying together 15 of the ends of the marginal binding braidslit, as at 11. It will be observed that although the slips are made fastin substantially encl to-enol relation, they are not in interferencewith the pivotal member or stick; also that they are capable of beingeasily put on, and as easily taken oil? and replaced.

Whereas the energy that is applied to the stich, is transmitted directlyand firmly to the frame, regardless of the angle of inclination of thestick. the movement of the frame in the direction de sired, is obtainedsimply by the user's manipulating rotatively of the stick. Thismanipulating involves the exercise 01' only ordinary skill, and

the variation of the angle of direction at which.

it is desired to operate the mop, is certain and dependable. The centerof the pivot connection. being relatively low, and close to the floorface, tendency of the mop structure to tip or melt is overcome. Thespaces iii and lit between as the wrist t and the body portions of thepivot member, permit of such range of movement of the stick on the saidwrist, that the control of the angle at which the mop structure is beingoperated is efiective, regardless of the plane in which 40 the free endof the sticlr is being moved.

The invention in its entirety is simple and economical of construction;is strong and durable, and is not liable to get out of order or repair.In the present embodiment wherein the frame is of relatively shallowform, the arms of the pivot member are inclined at such angle from thewrist 8, that the plane of the latter is above the plane of the pivotspindle, thereby ording 5O suitable clearance between the ferrule 4 andthe floor.

It will be understood that the embodiment illus trated and described, istypical, and that modifications may-be made without departing from the55,

member. Advantages of this modified arrange-- mentare the same as thosehereinbefore described, and at the same time, it is practicable toreverse the position of the frame at will.

What I claim as my invention, is-- 1. In an implement of the kinddescribed, in combination, a stick having a transverse bore in its oneend, an open frame provided with opposed apertures, a rod whose centralportion is journaled in the bore of said stick and whose body portionsare brought about to' axial alignment substantially at right angle tothe said bore, and whose ends are joumaled in the said apertures.

2. An implement of the kind described, consisting of a shallow oblongframe having opposed apertures therein equidistant from its ends, astick having a transverse bore in its one end, and

a rod of predetermined length Journaled in said 10 bore, and whose bodyportions, by opposed bends adjacent to the sides of the stick arebrought a about to axial alignment substantially at a right angle tosaid bore, and are inclined slightly downwardly therefrom, their endsbeing jourl5 naled in said apertures, there being shoulders near thesaid ends to abut against the inner faces of the sides of the saidframe.

JOHN S. CLAXON.

